Shaolin kung fu Costumes

Shaolin kungfu originated in the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song at Dengfeng in Henan Province. The founder of the Shaolin kungfu was said to be an Indian monk, Bodhi-dharma. The proposition, though very influential, was proved to be false, for there was a monk named BodhHiharma but he knew nothing at all about martial arts. In fact, Shaolin kungfu was the manifestation of the wisdom of the monks of the temple, secular Wushu masters and army generals and soldiers.

According to historical records, the Shaolin Temple was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty in the 19th calendar year of the reign of Emperor Taihe (495) and is one of China's most famous ancient temples. The Shaolin Temple once had many monks on its premises. Those monks of the lower level mostly came from the secular society and some of them knew some martial arts before entering the temple. Those who knew martial arts taught and helped each other to improve their skills. They also absorbed the experience of their predecessors and gradually developed their martial arts into the unique Shaolin school.Shaolin kungfu costumes